Entertainments

Toke Makinwa Set To Host The Premiere Of Showmax’s ‘The Real Housewives Of Lagos’

Published

5 years ago

March 30, 2022

By John Adebusuyi, Abuja

Showmax has announced Multi-media personality Toke Makinwa as the host for the premiere of the most anticipated reality show, The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos).

Toke is no stranger to the entertainment industry. She has hosted numerous events, owns a TV show, a radio show, and a YouTube vlog, Toke Moments, where she discusses relationships and lifestyle.

The Real Housewives of Lagos follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamorous women in Lagos, Nigeria. The women include Carolyna Hutchings, Laura Ikeji-Kanu, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, and Mariam Timmer.

The event will take place on the 2nd of April, 2022, and it promises glitz and glam in the true Lagos style. The event, themed ‘Eko Glam’, will be attended by big names in the entertainment industry, and multi-awarded DJ Neptune will be holding it down with the music.

Speaking on the announcement, Toke Makinwa said, “I am a big lover of reality series. Hosting the premiere event of the Lagos edition of the international franchise is a big deal for me. I cannot wait to see all the drama and luxury the women will be bringing on the show.”

Fans of the show can join the event live on TikTok on the official Showmax pages. You can also join the conversation with the official hashtag #RHOLagos on

Twitter and Instagram.

MTN Nigeria also makes it easier and more cost-effective for viewers to subscribe and watch RHOLagos on Showmax. MTN customers will be able to pay for their Showmax subscription using their airtime.

RHOLagos will be dropping exclusively on Showmax from the 8th of April, with new episodes every week

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Art Minister Musawa Mourns Passing of Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs at 84

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2 weeks ago

September 16, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy mourns the passing of Nigeria’s legendary actor and cultural icon, Sir Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, MFR, who died on Wednesday, 16th September 2026, at the age of 84.

Reacting to the sad news, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., described his death as a monumental loss to the nation and the entire creative industry.

“Olu Jacobs was not just an actor, he was a national institution. He was one of the most important pillars of Nigeria’s entertainment industry and one of Africa’s greatest actors. For over five decades, his voice, his presence and his craft gave life to our stories and gave dignity to our industry”.

“Through the Lufodo Academy which has trained hundreds of actors, directors and filmmakers who are now leading Nollywood, and the countless lives he touched, his legacy will continue to live on stage, on screen and in the hearts of millions of Nigerians. Nigeria has lost a Lion, but his light will never fade.”, Musawa stated.

On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the entire creative community, the Ministry also extends heartfelt condolences to Dame Joke Silva, his children, and other family members.

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